College Access Coordinator - Bilingual Required

Center For Family Life In Sunset Park

385d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The College Access Coordinator at the Center for Family Life in Sunset Park is responsible for providing college counseling and support to high school students and their families. This role involves assisting students with college research, application preparation, and financial aid processes, while also supervising youth counselors and collaborating with various departments to enhance college access programs.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish/English or Chinese/English required.
• Master's degree in social work, school counseling, or a related field required.
• Experience working with high school-aged youth.
• Highly organized and able to manage time efficiently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Interest and commitment to learning and working within a social group work model.
• Ability to relate to a variety of young adults and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group college counseling sessions to fifty 12th-grade students.
• Assist with college research, application preparation, resume writing, and scholarship and financial aid applications.
• Provide ongoing guidance and services to up to 100 first- and second-year college students.
• Make referrals to other CFL departments as needed.
• Collaborate with CFL and SPHS Advisory Point People to plan college and career-related advisory sessions for 9 - 11 grade students.
• Schedule, coordinate, and chaperone college campus visits or field trips.
• Develop and implement workshops and events focused on college access and career exploration.
• Build effective relationships with college admissions and financial aid offices.
• Track, evaluate, and report on student college application completion rates and outcomes.
• Stay current on trends and changes in college access and success.
• Recruit and enroll eligible students in college success programs.
• Represent CFLSP in external meetings for college access work.
• Supervise 2 youth counselors working with high school seniors.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Four weeks of paid vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED